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If I think my child has constipation, should I get an xray of his/her abdomen?
For my sports physical, do I need an EKG before participating in sports if I have no symptoms?
Does duct tape help eliminate warts better than a placebo?
Is Miralax better than milk of magnesia for treating constipation?
Does Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) work better than Adderall (Mixed amphetamine salts) in treating symptoms of inattention and focus in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults?
Does Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) work better than Adderall (Mixed amphetamine salts) in treating symptoms of inattention and focus in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in my child or teenager?
Does Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) work better than Ritalin (Methylphenidate) in treating symptoms of inattention and focus in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in my child or teenager?
If my child just had orthopedic surgery, does a non steroidal anti-inflammatory work just as well as a narcotic (morphine) for pain?
If my child has a cough, does putting Vicks vaporub on their chest reduce cough symptoms better than a placebo?
Does giving honey to my child reduce symptoms of cough and cold more than a placebo?
Does taking a zinc supplement prevent ear infections in my child?
Does taking a daily probiotic with lactobacillus reduce ear infections and the need for antibiotics in my child?
If my child has both ears hurting, is under the age of 2, or has high fever (over 102F), or ear drainage, or an effusion, should I get them an antibiotic?
Should I use an infant home apnea monitor to help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in my newborn if she/he does not have a heart or lung problem?
If my child is over the age of 2, has a one sided earache and no or a low grade fever (under 100F), and slightly irritable, should I get antibiotics to treat it?
If my child has a fever of 105 degrees or less and otherwise drinking well, and acting normally do I need to take them to the ER?
Should my child get a scan of their head if they have been diagnosed with simple febrile seizures?
Should I give my child under 4 years old over-the-counter cough and cold medications for their cough?
Should I get my child a follow up urine culture if they are feeling better after being treated for a urinary tract infection with antibiotics?
Is using a syringe safer than measuring spoons or cups for measuring liquid medications for my child?
Should I introduce solid foods (including pureed foods) to my baby before they are 3 months of age?
Will a surgery to put tubes in my child’s ears be necessary to avoid hearing or developmental delays if he/she has chronic ear infections?
Does taking daily probiotics of any sort lower my risk of getting an upper respiratory infection (like bronchitis, sinusitis, and the common cold)?
Does Hepatitis A and B vaccine reduce my child’s risk of hospitalization and death when received in accordance to the Center of Disease Control recommendations?
Does the HIB vaccine reduce my child’s risk of hospitalization and death when received in accordance to the Center of Disease Control recommendations?
Does Human Papilloma Virus vaccine reduce my child’s risk of hospitalization and death when received in accordance to the Center of Disease Control recommendations?
Does Varicella vaccine reduce my child’s risk of hospitalization and death when received in accordance to the Center of Disease Control recommendations?
Does tetanus, diptheria, and pertussis vaccine reduce my child’s risk of hospitalization and death when received according to the center of Disease Control recommendations?
Does the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine reduce my child’s risk of hospitalization and death when received according to the Center of Disease Control recommendations?
Should my teenage son or daughter be screened for scoliosis?
Does Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) work better than Adderall (Mixed amphetamine salts) in treating symptoms of inattention and focus in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in my child or teenager?
Does Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) work better than Ritalin (Methylphenidate) in treating symptoms of inattention and focus in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in my child or teenager?
If my child just had orthopedic surgery, does a non steroidal anti-inflammatory work just as well as a narcotic (morphine) for pain?
Does my child need IV fluids for severe dehydration (unable to make saliva, tears, pale, cool skin, lethargic, sunken eyes, no urine output, unresponsive, very fast breathing)
Do vaccines (such as MMR, Hepatitis, Tdap, Hib, Varicella) cause autism in my child?
If I and my baby are otherwise healthy, should I breastfeed my newborn to 6 months over using formula?
Do I need to keep my child out of school if he/she has been treated for lice?
Should I get a CT scan of my sinuses that my doctor ordered if have a recent sinus (pressure inside forehead and/or cheeks) infection?
Should I get my child between age 2-12 an antibiotic for a moderate ear infection that doesn’t results in high fever (over 102.0F) or severe, disabling pain?

 

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